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Ike Taylor publicly backs Steelers quarterback Will Howard as having leadership and potential, but cautions he needs NFL reps and notes Pittsburgh may still pursue Aaron Rodgers. Howard could get first-team reps and develop as a backup this year, with a longer path to the starting role if Rodgers isn’t coming back.
Joey Porter Jr., a rookie cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and son of former Steelers player Joey Porter Sr., plans to wear the No. 24 jersey in honor of his father's former teammate Ike Taylor. Taylor expressed his excitement about the decision, as he has known Porter Jr. since he was born.
Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. will wear #24 in honor of former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor, who confirmed the news on a podcast. Porter Jr. was the team's second-round pick and is expected to be an immediate impact player. The rest of the Steelers' rookie class jersey numbers will be announced in the coming days.
Former Steelers player and current scout, Ike Taylor, hinted that the mock drafts for the Pittsburgh Steelers' potential picks in the 2023 NFL Draft "ain't too far off" from what's happening inside the team's facility. While he didn't reveal any inside secrets, Taylor's comment suggests that the national discussion regarding the Steelers' potential path at No. 17 overall isn't far off from what's happening inside the draft war room. The Steelers have been linked to several players, including Joey Porter Jr., Deonte Banks, Darnell Wright, Dawand Jones, and Brian Branch.